South Salt Lake Wrongful Termination Lawyers

When is a Job Termination Considered Wrongful in Utah?

The majority of employment relationships in Utah fall into the category of "at-will" employment. This form of setup means that either employer or the employee is free to end the employment at any time they desire. In "at will" employment, the only basic exception is that the reasons for termination must not be illegal or in violation of the law.

Employment that does not fall into the category of "at will" is not subject to the same restrictions. Thus, it is critical that you identify what type of employment arrangement you are involved in. If an employment contract specifying a time for employment is involved for your work agreement, then employment is not "at will", and termination can only be done following the terms of the contract.

What are the Illegal Grounds for Terminating At Will Employment in Utah?

In a Utah at-will employment, discrimination is the most common unlawful ground for terminating an employee. Termination by an employer cannot be done on the basis of race, nationality, gender, or religion. South Salt Lake employers are further barred from firing at-will employees in order to retaliate against them for filing a legal discrimination claim or initiating an investigation of discrimination.

Furthermore, the Family and Medical leave act prohibits employers from firing employees for having taken leave for family or medical reasons. Finally, employees are protected from being terminated by their employer for performing a legal obligation, exercising their legal rights, or for refusing to participate in an illegal act.

Do I Need�a Utah Attorney�for My Wrongful Termination Case?

South Salt Lake, Utah lawyers are knowledgeable and can inform you properly as to whether a wrongful termination has occurred. They will also be able to help you gather the required information and documents, and will guide you through any unique or special procedures.

5*****Albert B.
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Caroll A. ,
01/04/2016I would definitely recommend Albert B.- He was very helpful, and was able to explain the legal terminology in layman terms so I could fully understand everything. I really felt at ease after the consultation. He was honest and gave sound good advice. I would definitely use him again.

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Jeannie R. ,
03/25/2015wow i am very impressed albert B. attorney @ law was so helpfull to all my needs he was more than knowledgeable he was sincere i was totally relaxed i didnt feel rushed, i felt he really cared about my needs, thanks to him i can sleep better after he researched my problem and now has put my mind at ease, and he also showed me ways to improve my way of dealing with employee issues i may have had, i give him a ten ---------------jeannie reynolds
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Yinka A. ,
07/09/2013Mr. B. was extremely honest and informative. He answered all of my questions and made me feel very comfortable.

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S. Antonio F. ,
09/25/2011Attorney B. was attentive and understanding. He was able to discern what was really important in my case and able to give me excellent counsel. He was not rushed. Unlike many other lawyers I interviewed, he was able to listen to me fully and understand the complexities of the case, while simultaneously making me understand what actions were important to do in order to move forward and find a resolution. His overall temperament is cordial and friendly, while always being professional. I highly recommend Albert B. to you without hesitation.

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Gregory E. ,
07/07/2011I will use this service again in the future if the need arises.

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JOHNNY J. ,
06/16/2011Mr. Albert B. has excellent knowledge in the field of law. I felt very comfortable speaking with him as he responded to all my concerns and for giving me advice in the direction I should take. He has been given a great gift for helping others in wrongful termination cases. I whole heartily would recommend Mr.B. to anyone who is going through these kind of legal issues.

5*****Albert B.
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Sonia E. ,
05/08/2010Although he was quite knowledgeable and informative about my issue, I was most impressed with how easy it was to talk to him and how comfortable he made me feel during our conversations.
PS: I rated the price good. Would anyone rate this as superior? Since I do not know what the going price is, I can only hope it was a fair price.

5*****Albert B.
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Jason G. ,
06/28/2009Albert B. gave me excellent advice. I am waiting to hear back from the EEOC .
If my former employer does decide to mediate, Mr. B. will represent me on a contingency basis. As of now, I have not hired him because will must follow the legal steps first;
the EEOC response. He thoroughly explained how the legal process works and what to expect.

5*****Albert B.
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Kay S. ,
02/14/2009I had consultation with this lawyer he was patient, gave great advice and if I have to go forward he would be my first choice.

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11/25/2011Very professional, dresses well, give information on my case so I can make a decision.
Explain things clearly for me to understand. Knowledgeable in his area of practice
I regret not knowing him a year ago, or using legal match.
Thanks,
Mr. B..

5*****Roman O.
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Oscar C. ,
04/13/2016I recently posted a comment that was premature about my lawyer so to correct this I would like to say that Roman and his team were excellent and handling my case I didn't think I had a case the Roman put his best effort into seeing what he can do resulting in settlement. I was nervous as this was my first time ever doing something like this Roman and his team explain to me everything kept me calm and the best thing about it my living room and said don't worry about a thing I'll take care of everything and that's exactly what happened so I highly recommend Roman and his team my case was handled very quickly and they did all the work for me so I just want to say thank you Roman and your team for the excellent work you guys done keep up the good job

5*****Matthew H.
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Julie P. ,
08/02/2011Mr. H. is an amazing attorney who genuinely cares about his clients. He is the man for you if you want an attorney who is highly competent, very thorough and meticulous in his research and is readily accessible when you need him.

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Mike E. ,
02/15/2011He was very sharp,Nolegeble,polite,Uderstandable,Fair,censer,Humanbeing,Know what he is doing,Loves his job that's for sure.

5*****Joseph L.
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Ryan H. ,
05/06/2015This was my first time hiring an attorney, I am glad to say that I made the right choice. Everyone at JML was a pleasure to work with. They were with me every step of the way with my case and provided comfort knowing that I was doing the right thing. I would choose them in a heartbeat and recommend their expertise to anyone seeking Legal assistance.
I am recommending them to my family and friends.
Thank you Joseph L., Donna, Stephanie, Ellen and Christina.

5*****Joseph L.
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Daniel F. ,
03/03/2015Five Star rating, nothing less. Joseph L. and his staff, including David F. Tibor, Karen Y. Cho, and others who worked on my case are true professionals in every sense of the word. I highly commend and recommend them. You can't do any better than winning your case in a jury trial. The jury's award to me ($604,000) was outstanding. I am so thankful to Joseph and his team. I would not hesitate to hire them again if ever needed. If you're looking for real professionals who have the experience, knowledge, and ability to win your case, look no further than JML law. I am a highly satisfied customer.

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Manuel C. ,
10/05/2014I m lucky b c this lawyer respond on my email and give me a the help that I need I wish all the lawyers to bee like him thank you legal match for help the community.

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Marion S. ,
01/04/2013the firm was outstanding , i really appreciated the whole legal firm that took part in my case. I recommend this law firm to all friends , that needs legal help . thank you for the hard work and support marion sims.

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Valerie M. ,
11/10/2011Joe loveterich knowledge of school law was impressive . He was patient with my fear of a lawsuit . He was kind to me and thorough with settlement of my case. I would recommend him very highly. I felt he was wholeheartedly on my side during the trying time of a lawsuit.

5*****Joseph L.
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Joshua E. ,
11/09/2011I contacted two other firms, who were closer to home, before I met with Mr. L. and his team. Mr. L. far surpassed my expectations. Their support, personal attention and legal expertise made me feel confident that my best interests were looked after. Before we even closed my case, I was already recommending them to colleagues. I now have JML on speed dial.

5*****Joseph L.
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Teresa G. ,
11/07/2011Mr. L. is no ordinary "Joe" and in my opinion restores long overdue dignity to his profession and I only wish I had hired him from the onset of my case. Mr. L. took the time to listen to every thing that I had to say (pertinent or otherwise) and was always very responsive. I was even shocked when he followed up with me on the weekends when he hadn't heard from me. Mr. L. is clearly very knowledgeable in employment law and never charged me a dime (he didn't even ask me pay him any money upfront) for his legal expertise. If you are in need of an employment law attorney, Joe is the only honest man for the job and I know from personal experience that he won't steer you wrong. Thank you can never adequately say enough for what he has given to me and I will always appreciate him and proud to call him my attorney.

5*****Joseph L.
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Jane B. ,
10/20/2011It was very traumatic to loose my job, with a major bank, after fourteen years of loyal service without any type of severance package. I described my dilemma on this website and was immediately contacted by six different law firms. After meeting with two other lawyers, I hired Joseph L. to represent me in an age discrimination lawsuit. Mr. L., his associates and staff were all very helpful and understanding at all times. My case was recently settled through mediation and I feel totally vindicated both professionally and financially. I highly recommend that you hire Mr. L. if you need a superior lawyer to represent you.

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Vicky M. ,
06/02/2011This firm was excellent. They settled my case in about 90 days! They were very professional, friendly and heart warming. Everything was explained to me where I was able to understand the legal formalities. I will definitely recommend this firm. I am grateful and truly happy with the outcome! UNBELIEVABLE!

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Dana G. ,
03/03/2011Mr L. was very knowledgeable about my legal situation. He listened and gave me great legal advice on how to proceed. I will definitely recommend Mr. L. to family and friends. Thank you!

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Bruce K. ,
01/03/2011Ratings above based on investigation of my case. Still more work to be done. May take 2 to 3 months to complete.
Check with me later.
Thank You!

5*****Joseph L.
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Janel T. ,
08/21/2010Thanks to Atty. L. that I can now move on with my life. I was so stressed out because I was dealing with my situation without a family support but he and his staff were like a family to me. They gave me hope whenever I'm hopeless and they gave me the support and help I needed to overcome this obstacle in my life. Now, everything's over. =) Thank you very much - from the bottom of my heart. I would definitely recommend him to my friends/family/relatives.

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MICHAEL V. ,
03/13/2010Mr L. and his staff went out of there way to make things as easy as possible for me. They helped me to understand everything about the legal process of my case. It was like having an Attorney in the family. His staff was very professional in every way yet still very personable. They even helped me with my transportation. I very highly recommend, THE LAW OFFICES OF JOSEPH M. L. ! ! !

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Louis D. ,
03/09/2009This Lawyer is great with the short time I spent with him so far on my case, he really cares about his clients. He This Lawyer is so good that I barely hired him and I'm already writing a review about him. I would recommend him to all my family and friends. He was very courteous and acted in a very professional manner. I'm sure he will do a very good job because I got the impression that he has worked on these kind of cases before and he was very patient with me.

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Jennifer H. ,
01/11/2008He won my case for me and we didn't even have to go to court.

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Robin A. ,
01/07/2008 so far my attorny is exactly what I was looking for

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Marilyn C. ,
03/31/2007I have recommended this attorney to other parties. He had expertise explaining the law clearly to me. I feel enlightened and secure that he is acting in my best interests.

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Kathleen D. ,
01/17/2007He was very knowlegeable and took action right away in handling this traumatic matter for me. I felt confident, relieved and knew the case was left in the right hands. Hiring Mr. Lovretovitch took such pressure off me and now I can allow the healing to take place. Thank you Legal Match.Com This is an awesome service.

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Reyna B. ,
01/05/2007Mr. Joseph L. and his legal team did an excellent job in my
case, I am glad that I found his legal office and thank Mr. L. for the job well done in my case he is an excellent attorney I did not have any doubts or complaints
of his representation on my case. Again thank you so much

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Tina D. ,
12/21/2006He was very compassionate to my case. I was not just another number.

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Edith P. ,
10/03/2006Although my case is still ongoing, I wanted to let LegalMatch know that my experience has been above and beyond what I had expected. Mr. Joseph L. sets the bar for attorneys.
Thank you,
Edith Pierce

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Ginger A. ,
08/12/2006So far it has been really great with this lawyer

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Patrick O. ,
07/20/2006He responded with in 24 hrs. Set an appt 2 day's later, and I hired him that day. He even e-mailed me to thank me.

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Ben B. ,
01/12/2006I do not understand your request (two times so far). You want me to rate this lawyer, yet I have never met him or spoke to him.

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Celeste M. ,
01/12/2006I hate lawyers and I like jml so much!-pros*****Why? They saved my life-what¿s left of it. Because my last job drove me nuts- literally and many more things that I face mentally, physically leading to Congestive Heart Failure today even at 37. Well, not only did this firm make me feel safe, but they did not make me feel as crazy, as I was acting. Feeling trapped in my madness ptsd. I felt they truly believed my crazy but very true extra long story and patience and understanding was unlimited. I feel so bad it took so much time to pull it all out of me, for them to even understand what happened... I'm still running in circles.. But it¿s a stronger one now with these guys.

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Kizzie H. ,
01/12/2006He was very clear on what I should expect from my situation. He understood my needs and let me know that he would do his best to act on my behalf. He was sincere and honest. Thank you Legal Match for making this ordeal less frightening!

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Marvin C. ,
01/12/2006I have just hired the Law Offices of Joseph L., and I am so far very pleased at the responsiveness of his office. I have mcuh more of a secure feeling about going forward with my case. Thank you.

5*****Joseph L.
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Carole G. ,
01/12/2006The attorney who is working w/me is very knowledgeable in his field; and professional.

5*****Joseph L.
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Cherissa L. ,
01/12/2006Mr. L. is a very down to earth person, very understanding, very helpfull, answered all of my questions and was straight to the point. I would recoamend this lawyer.

5*****Joseph L.
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Yvonne C. ,
01/12/2006Although our first meeting was brief, he seemed to be very knowledgeable with this type of case. He explained the usual procedures for different scenarios as well as what is expected of me. He was very helpful and I am completely satisfied at this point.

4****Joseph L.
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Bruce W. ,
02/24/2012Satisfied with the outcome.

4****Joseph L.
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Stephen H. ,
04/01/2010Most attorneys are quite busy helping old clients first,
I abide to the rules given by the attorney and patiently
wait for their replies.

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Gary S. ,
01/12/2006These comments are based on the initial interview. The case is unsettled at this time.

4****Joseph L.
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Elizabeth L. ,
01/12/2006The only comment I have is that my Lawyer has not kept me updated with what is happening with my case. I spoke with him twice for about 5 minutes each, and no communications since that time. I don't know what is happening with the case at all. I would truly appreciate a note, fax, postcard to let me know that he is still working on my case.

3***Joseph L.
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Barbara D. ,
04/20/2012My case did not come out as I thought it would. We tried to get what I felt I was entitled to,but we fell short. With that in mind, I would not change lawyers. The team of lawyers on my case always, returned phone calls, emails, and made sure I was OK. If you need and want people that really care, and most importantly listen then you should definitely hire this firm.

3***Joseph L.
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Louis S. ,
01/12/2006I would like him to be a little more proactive and time sensitive. But he's very knowledgable and I recommended him to another person already.

3***Joseph L.
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Maritess C. ,
01/12/2006It's hard to contact Him personally, Most of the time you will end up leaving a voicemail and haven't return your call.